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The bill, filed by Rep. Jay Barnes, a Republican, would also provide assistance to create telehealth sites in schools where at least 50 percent of students qualify for free and reduced-price lunches. Telehealth and telemedicine programs allow doctors and other clinicians to provide some health-care services, screenings, and consultations remotely with the aid of high-speed internet connections that allow for teleconferencing and viewing of diagnostic images.

There's been a growing push for school-based health care from several sectors. Advocates for low-income students argue that providing screenings and treatment can help eliminate hurdles that often slow or stop them from learning in the classroom. And health-care experts have said that greater cooperation between schools and health-care providers could help create efficiencies, promote better care, and save money.

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